Recently on Google+, a group of us decided to knit and crochet the Maple Leaf Shawl as a Fiber-A-Long in December. People went about getting their yarn and needles together throughout October and November, and wrapping up any loose ends of crafting before the month started. I started on December 1st and finished by the […]
Dragon Knitting
I’m following along with Kim Harrison’s dragon knit-along! This weekend’s homework was to knit 5 pieces of a wing: There are increases and decreases in these pieces, some of which are a little weird. I’ll be honest– Harrison could use a good technical editor (there are common guidelines she isn’t sticking to, and she has […]
Pretty Teal Shawl
I started knitting this shawl in February, using yarn I bought during San Diego Comic Con last year. The pattern is Dianna, and the yarn is a discontinued colorway of Zitron Filigran– long color repeats that were exactly what I wanted for this entrelac lace shawl. For the record, I have had this shawl in […]
3 Easy Patterns if You Don’t Want to Knit a Dragon
So, I’m going to jump on the Dragon Knit-Along over on Kim Harrison’s blog, and a few friends have commented that their skills aren’t up to the task. First, let me say: nonsense. The point of a KAL is to be able to get help and ask questions as you go. Kim Harrison is obviously […]
June 2015 books and games
Books #50bookchallenge #14: The Strange Birth, Short Life, and Sudden Death of Justice Girl, by Julian David Stone (m) #15: Station Eleven, by Emily St. John Mandel (f) #16: Sourcery, by Terry Pratchett (m) Games #51in15 #50: Community Radio (4 players) #51: Passport (2 players, horse in the race, 50% female designed) #52: Love Letter […]